Is there any proof that using games in teaching, especially TEFL, is more effective than traditional teaching?

Question

What are the pros and cons?

Answer 1

Yes, there are specific methods like desuggestopedia that base the learning of a new language on the ability of the teacher in lowering students' stress levels by having them act like children:
"Purpose and Theory

The intended purpose of Suggestopedia was to enhance learning by lowering the affective filter of learners.[2] Lozanov claims in his website, Suggestology and Suggestopedy[1], that “suggestopedia is a system for liberation,” the liberation from the “preliminary negative concept regarding the difficulties in the process of learning” that is established throughout their life in the society. Desuggestopedia focuses more on liberation as Lozanov describes “desuggetive learning” as “free, without a mildest pressure, liberation of previously suggested programs to restrict intelligence and spontaneous acquisition of knowledge, skills and habits.” The method implements this by working not only on the conscious level of human mind but also on the subconscious level, the mind’s reserves. Since it works on the reserves in human mind and brain, which are said to have unlimited capacities, one can teach more than other method can teach in the same amount of time.
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In Practice

Physical surroundings and atmosphere in classroom are the vital factors to make sure that "the students feel comfortable and confident"[2] , and various techniques, including art and music, are used by the trained teachers. The lesson of Suggestopedia consisted of three phases at first: deciphering, concert session (memorization séance), and elaboration. [1] [3]


Deciphering: The teacher introduces the grammar and lexis of the content.

Concert session (active and passive): In the active session, the teacher reads the text at a normal speed, sometimes intoning some words, and the students follow. In the passive session, the students relax and listen to the teacher reading the text calmly. Music (“Pre-Classical”) is played background.

Elaboration: The students finish off what they have learned with dramas, songs, and games.


Then it has developed into four phrases as lots of experiments were done: introduction, concert session, elaboration, and production. [1] [3]


Introduction: The teacher teaches the material in “a playful manner” instead of analyzing lexis and grammar of the text in a directive manner.

Concert session (active and passive): In the active session, the teacher reads with intoning as selected music is played. Occasionally, the students read the text together with the teacher, and listen only to the music as the teacher pauses in particular moments. The passive session is done more calmly.

Elaboration: The students sing classical songs and play games while “the teacher acts more like a consultant[1]

Production: The students spontaneously speak and interact in the target language without interruption or correction."

Answer 2

I do not know of any studies, but my teachers at the university feel strongly about it. Making the class more interactive while the kids are learning to communicate in another language is very helpful.
The kids enjoy it and stay interested and are speaking the target language. Traditional teaching usually is worksheets, lecturing, book work. This does not help a child to communicate. When you consider this then it just makes sense that games would be more beneficial.

Answer 3

My daughter in basic terms grew to become 4 and she or he's amazingly good on the pc. I enable her initiate by potential of sitting on my lap, and while i develop into finding at photos, I enable her use the mouse to click the arrow for the subsequent image. i offered her some Reader Rabbit cd's for preschool little ones, and Dora the Explorer CD's. she will placed them in herself, initiate them, %. the video games she needs. The Dora CD's are good reason in certainty, you in easy terms click the mouse, yet you will desire to click on the superb shape or shade. they're truly great. in basic terms seem at your interior sight shop and get the age perfect video games. They learn so very speedy!

Answer 4

The proof is out there